Cubs players swarm winner's circle after Alex Bregman's horse wins at Churchill Downs
Bregman has been competitively racing horses since 2021.
The Chicago Cubs, on a day off, made an unexpected trip to Churchill Downs to witness Alex Bregman's horse Act of Parliament compete in the final race of the day. The Irish thoroughbred staged a remarkable comeback, starting from the back of the pack and closing the gap to claim a thrilling victory. The Cubs players, fully in support of their teammate and horse, celebrated the win with exuberance.
Bregman, a lifelong horse racing enthusiast who runs his own stable, posted pictures of team members donning jockey uniforms and shared a video of trainer Pete Crow-Armstrong giving Act of Parliament a pep talk before the race. The winning horse, a maiden claiming race entry, paid out $8.68 for a $2 bet and earned Bregman $27,108.
After the race, the victorious jockey Axel Concepcion was hoisted by teammates. The Cubs, currently 85-68, are tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the top wild-card spot and have a five-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in their quest for a playoff spot.
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